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In this role, you will help ensure the accuracy, compliance, and reliability of critical laboratory information systems that support the production of life-changing therapies worldwide. Working closely with global and site-based stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining data integrity, supporting validation activities, and driving operational excellence across the gLIMS (LabVantage) landscape.\nWhat you will get:\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture.\nAn inclusive and ethical workplace.\nCompensation programs that recognize high performance.\nA variety of benefits dependent on role and location.\nWhat you will do:\nExecute end-to-end master data activities within gLIMS, including data creation, verification, approval, and transfer in line with established SOPs.\nReview and validate master data requests to ensure alignment with global standards and data governance requirements.\nSupport KPI reporting and periodic system reviews through data extraction, analysis, and reporting activities.\nExecute validation and regression test scripts for system changes, upgrades, and enhancement projects while maintaining accurate documentation.\nSupport compliance activities by managing validation records and documentation in accordance with change management procedures.\nCollaborate with Global LIMS Office (GLO), Local LIMS Office (LLO), Quality Control, and IT teams to ensure effective and compliant system operations.\nIdentify, investigate, and escalate system or process issues while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and data quality monitoring.\nWhat we are looking for:\nBachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline such as Information Technology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\nExperience supporting LIMS, laboratory systems, QC operations, or other regulated digital environments.\nKnowledge of GMP requirements, data integrity principles, and quality system compliance within regulated industries.\nExperience with computer system validation (CSV), including test script creation and execution; LabVantage LIMS experience is advantageous.\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage master data accurately and consistently.\nEffective communication and customer support skills, including the ability to create training materials and support end users.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP, Veeva, and/or KNEAT is beneficial. Fluent English required.\nAbout Lonza\nAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.\nInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.\nReady to shape the future of life sciences? 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